Sawn Alder Veneer 2,5mm A

WoodWay Expert is a supplier and manufacturer of sawn veneer with over 30 years of experience. Since 1996, we have been providing European furniture, door, and interior finish manufacturers with high-quality wood materials. We offer our partners:

• Pallet and container shipments of sawn veneer
• Consultations for material selection
• Product quality control
• Custom quotes that consider the scale and specifics of your needs

Alder Sawn Veneer: Standard Stock

We have lumber with the following specifications in stock:

Custom-Ordered Alder Sawn Veneer

We manufacture custom-ordered lumber with the following parameters:

• Thickness: 2–10 mm / 0.078–0.39″
• Length: 0.5–3.5 m / 19.69–137.8″
• Width: 10–21 cm / 3.94–8.27″

Minimum order is one pallet of a single grade.

Benefits of Alder Sawn Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber obtained by sawing solid wood on special equipment. The thickness of a lamella is typically between 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. Sawn veneer retains the pattern, color, and texture of the wood.

The material’s key benefits include:

1. Strength and Durability. Thanks to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishing.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer preserves the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendly. Thin sheets of wood are environmentally safe. Lumber is an efficient way to use industrial timber.
4. Wide Range of Applications. Sawn veneer is used to create various millwork products, from furniture fronts and flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable shape and are suitable for use in residential and commercial spaces.
6. Easy to Process. Sawn veneer is easy to work with. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, painted, stained, and lacquered.

Alder Sawn Veneer, Grade A

Grading allows for an evaluation of the quality and appearance of lumber. Grade A is the highest quality category.

Features of Grade A sawn veneer:

• Healthy white knots with a diameter of up to 1 cm / 0.39″ are allowed, with 2-3 knots per linear meter / 39.37″.
• The texture is uniform, and the grain is straight.
• Minor natural color variations are possible.

This veneer is ideal for creating premium products where a flawless appearance is essential.

Alder Sawn Lamella Manufacturing Technology

The production of sawn veneer is a technological process that preserves the texture of the wood. The manufacturing of the lumber consists of the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Boards of the highest or first grade are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying allows for a solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8–10%. Drying with adherence to technology relieves internal wood tension and prevents the lumber from deforming.
3. Blank Calibration. The next stage is calibrating the boards. The material is adjusted to the size of the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and cut into sheets of a specified thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum cutting precision, minimizing material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is checked for size and quality. After grading, the lamellas are stacked into packs.

Sawn veneer is a premium surfacing material whose production is focused on quality and preserving the properties of the wood.

Uses of Alder Sawn Lamella

Sawn veneer is a strong, durable, and easy-to-work-with type of lumber. Veneer sheets are used to create products such as:

• Countertops. Lamella is used to finish countertops for desks and dining tables, bar tops, kitchen work surfaces, and store counters.
• Furniture Fronts. Lamella facing gives furniture a solid look. It is an optimal choice for cabinets, dressers, and storage units. The material is resistant to temperature and humidity fluctuations and is easily stained and lacquered.
• Stair Treads. Due to its high strength and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for stair cladding. A thickness of 2–10 mm is sufficient to withstand the operational load in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are a popular choice for both residential and commercial spaces. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. Non-structural constructions help to zone spaces and often play an important role in the interior design of studio apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wood lamellas are used to create wall panels with unique patterns. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative panel with different textures.
• Household and Decorative Products. Artisans make various small household items from sawn veneer: boxes, organizers, lamps, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, glasses stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wood lamella is the foundation for a variety of millwork products. High-quality surfacing material makes it possible to realize the most complex design concepts. Sawn veneer is used where not only the beauty of the wood is needed, but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress.

Alder Wood: Key Characteristics

Alder (Alnus) is a deciduous species common in Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. The accessible and easy-to-work-with wood is used for making furniture, veneer, and decorative products.

Technical Characteristics

• The average density of alder wood is 420 kg/m³. This value indicates that the wood is one of the lightest deciduous species.
• Janka Hardness: 650 lbf, Brinell Hardness: 2.7–3.
• Alder has moderate viscosity and elasticity.

Texture, Grain, Color

• The grain is usually straight and uniform, with a fine texture. The annual rings are weakly expressed, giving the wood a uniform appearance.
• The sapwood does not differ in color from the heartwood. Freshly cut wood has a light yellow or golden-pink color. When exposed to air, it takes on a reddish or pinkish-brown hue.
• Alder has fine, almost imperceptible pores, which allows for a perfectly smooth surface without additional pore-filling treatments.

Processing Characteristics

• This soft wood is easily processed with hand and machine tools. Alder can be easily sawn, planed, sanded, turned, and drilled.
• Thanks to its uniform texture, alder is a popular base for imitating more expensive species such as walnut or cherry. The solid wood accepts stains, oils, and other finishes well.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

Which wood species are available for sawn veneer orders?

We have sawn veneer in stock from European oak, red oak, beech, alder, ash, hornbeam, elm, cherry, maple, acacia, pine, European walnut, and linden.

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order volume for sawn lamella is one pallet of a single grade.

What is the delivery time for an order?

Product delivery times are influenced by the shipment volume and destination. The approximate timeframe is 4-8 weeks.

How is sawn veneer packaged for transportation?

Each pallet is hermetically wrapped in film for safe transportation by sea.

What is the optimal moisture content for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content in the range of 8–10%.

What sizes of sawn veneer are available in stock?

We offer lumber with the following parameters:

• Thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098″; 4.5 mm / 0.18″
• Width: 10–21 cm / 3.94–8.27″
• Length: 0.5–3.5 m / 19.69–137.8″

Do you manufacture other sawn lamella thicknesses?

Yes, we manufacture custom-ordered sawn veneer with a thickness from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. The minimum order volume is one pallet of a single grade.

What is the proper way to store sawn veneer?

Veneer should be stored in a dry, ventilated room with stable temperature and humidity levels.

What grades of sawn veneer are available?

Sawn lamella is available in the following grades:

• A. Almost no knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows for knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and non-uniform texture.
• Rustic. Various types of knots, resin pockets, and noticeable color changes are found on the surface.

What is sawn veneer and how does it differ from other types of veneer?

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber made by sawing solid wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Thanks to its significant thickness (2–10 mm), lamella is stronger and more durable than other types of veneer. The material is suitable for creating premium and wear-resistant furniture, doors, and other millwork products.